Exercise and Pregnancy

Follow the links below to find information on exercising and keeping fit during pregnancy.

Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Pregnancy and exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Regular physical activity provides many health and social benefits and may also help manage some symptoms of pregnancy. Unless you have complications, it should be possible to enjoy some level of physical activity throughout most of your pregnancy. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or health care professional before starting any new exercise program.
Date:   Sep 2009

Title:   Pregnancy after 35 years of age - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   While many women over 35 years have normal pregnancies, those over 35 do have special considerations for pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2009

Title:   Pregnancy planning - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Getting into shape before getting pregnant helps to give your child the best possible start.
Date:   Jul 2009

Title:   Breastfeeding - more about breastfeeding
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic addresses several questions about breastfeeding that are not covered in the other topics.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Looking after yourself during pregnancy
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Being pregnant affects how you feel physically and mentally. This fact sheet has information on how to look after yourself during pregnancy.
Date:   Jul 2008

Title:   Pregnancy and weight gain/loss
Publisher:   Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:   A common question during pregnancy or for women who are considering pregnancy is 'how much weight should I gain'? There is also a lot of pressure on women to return to their pre-pregnancy body quickly especially with celebrity mums having a baby one day and walking down the red carpet the next. After the birth, remember it took 9 months to make your baby, so expect it to take at least that long for your body to return to its pre-pregnancy self.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Pelvic floor muscle training for prevention and treatment of urinary and faecal incontinence in antenatal and postnatal women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   About a third of women have urine leakage, and up to a tenth of women leak stool (faeces), after childbirth. Pelvic floor muscle training is commonly recommended during pregnancy and after birth for prevention and treatment of incontinence. This is a pr...
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Pregnancy - exercise
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Women often ask if they should continue their usual exercise in pregnancy. In general, yes! Exercise in pregnancy is good as it promotes muscle tone, strength and endurance.
Date:   Oct 2007

Title:   Exercise for diabetic pregnant women
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Insufficient information available to recommend or advise against diabetic pregnant women enrolling on exercise programs....
Date:   May 2006

Title:   Aerobic exercise for women during pregnancy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy appears to improve physical fitness, but the evidence is insufficient to infer important risks or benefits for the mother or baby.
Date:   Apr 2006

Title:   Women and exercise
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   This article examines the health benefits of exercise and whether we are meeting our exercise requirements. It also includes a section on exercise in pregnancy.
Date:   Dec 2005

Title:   Pregnancy and keeping fit - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some pregant women will need to take special care and should discuss with their doctor how they plan to exercise.
Date:   May 2002

Title:   Pregnancy health - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some tips for optimum health in pregnancy.
Date:   Jul 2001

Title:   Exercise before and after birth
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   It is important for you to exercise both during your pregnancy and after you have had your baby.
Date:   Jun 2000
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